Pair programming in practice

I am usually very keen on pairing with varied people, as I know I will learn so many small things that will add up and make me a better professional. In this section, we will look at how being open to new challenges and being social can lead to a fast and almost continuous learning experience in the long term.

Learning new things or tricks

I think that we all need to learn continuously as we are part of an industry where so many things change, often with such incredible speed. Because I wanted to learn as effectively as possible, I tried many types of learning formats. After trying many options, over time, I can say that my favorite type of learning is by pairing. For me, it's a form of accelerated learning. Pair programming is an excellent opportunity for learning, irrespective of domain, role, or level in an organization.

In my case, I learned many small tips and tricks on how to use a programming language, a library, an IDE, or just how...